the good things

Sportsgirl cheesecloth & lace blouse; Basic bandage skirt; Wittner fringe clutch; Christian Louboutin Paola 100 booties

Took these bad boys out for a spin tonight for the first time and the verdict is in: i'm in love. Pretty much the most comfortable pair of heels I have ever worn. This is saying something, as Louboutin shoes are not really known for their wearability as much as they are just known for their aesthetic.

I just got back from backpacking around New Zealand a couple of weeks ago, hence the absence. NZ is such a breathtaking country and the people in it are just so incredibly beautiful and friendly - I've made more amazing and interesting friends in two weeks there than I have in Melbourne over the last year. If you ever get the chance to go, don't even hesitate for a second. You will be blown away, I promise.

Raggamuffin 2011

Vintage dress; Louis Vuitton Speedy; Country Road sandals; Scala hat

Spent all of Saturday dancing to my favourite reggae beats in the sunshine at Raggamuffin. Saw my favourites Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, The Black Seeds, Ky-Mani Marley, Maxi Priest and Mary J Blige.

The entire Music Bowl went nuts when Jimmy Cliff played this song. Such an amazing vibe - everybody was so peaced out, just dancing and chilling. So good.

the dog days are over

Cotton On blouse; Sass and Bide denim shorts; Vans lo pro sneakers

A road trip down the Bass coast was the perfect antidote to a very busy schedule and post-christmas exhaustion.

One of my favourite things to do is just to take it easy on the roads, drive with the windows down and the music up, and just stop along the way and take photos of things that catch my eye.

I had been neglecting my photography as of late, but this trip has re-ignited my love for my camera and has inspired me to go on more weekend trips to search out some great shots.

pretty wings

Review Dress; Louis Vuitton Speedy 30; Christian Louboutin Simple 100 Heels

There is something about setting a white dress against the LV monogram that is so timeless and lovely.

This dress has been my old (or new?) realiable for a couple of weeks now - wearable to lunch with flats, dinner with heels or out for drinks with hair up and red lipstick to boot.

I hope you all have a very safe and very happy Christmas wherever you are in the world!

P.s. I have been obsessing over this track the last couple of days - "I need a dollar" by Aloe Blacc.

Follow your heart

Leona Edmiston Betty Dress; Chanel Bag; Christian Louboutin YoYo Heels

I initially had my doubts when handing over my credit card to buy this dress. The financial advisor that resides within my brain (who has always had poor fiscal scruples anyway) was even telling me - "REALLY? You are going to pay that much for a cotton dress??"

Fast forward to a few months later and an excuse to finally break out the dress - a date with my best friend to see the musical Hairspray (which, by the way, totally blew my mind - I have watched the movie about 1378494 times, but seeing it live was amazing)

Anyway - having worn the dress last night, I am officially converted. And the beauty about a dress like this? No outfit stress necessary. Just remove hanger, pop on, and go. Perfect.